UK fines Reddit nearly $20 million over children's data failures

Britain's data watchdog on Tuesday said it has fined online discussion site Reddit $19.5 million over failures to protect children's personal data.

The Information Commissioner's Office said the US-based company failed to check children's ages properly and did not complete a required risk assessment for children before January 2025. "These failures meant Reddit was using children’s data unlawfully, potentially exposing them to inappropriate and harmful content," the ICO said.